Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single-light stained glass window, depicting Christ bearing the cross on Mount Calvary, with Veronica kneeling at his feet with her arms stretched out toward him.
The associated dedicatory brass plaque on a wooden backboard is located near the window.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Cathedral Church of St Michael and St George
Street
Queens Avenue
Town
Aldershot
District
Rushmoor
County
Hampshire
Country
England
Postcode
GU11 2BY
OS map ref
SU 86631 51929
Other Details
In the south aisle
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
(The Church was formerly known as the St George's Garrison Church)
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Military Mounted Police and Military Foot Police Boer War window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
PLAQUE: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR/ 1899 - 1902/ THIS WINDOW WAS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS,/ WARRANT & N.C. OFFICERS OF THE CORPS PAST & PRESENT,/ OCTOBER 1911.

WINDOW: SURELY HE HATH BORNE OUR GRIEFS/ AND CARRIED OUR SORROWS ISAIAH LIII.4
War
How many names are listed in total?
7
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
7
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, initials, surname, Regiment, country of death
How is this information ordered?
In two groups: Military Mounted Police and Military Foot Police
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Backboard
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood - Oak
Dimensions
How high is the component?
370MM
How wide is the component?
530MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
other
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
26 November 1911
Who was present?
Major General H.M. Lawson performed the unveiling
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
26 November 1911
Who was present?
The Chaplain General performed the dedication
References
References
Army and Navy Gazette 2/12/1911 (page 13) reported the unveiling.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
33534
Mark Newton 19 July 2016
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Mark Newton 19 July 2016
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Newton 19 July 2016
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton 19 July 2016
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton 19 July 2016
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
37672
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
50479_mark_newton_19_july_2016.jpeg
Media Image Height
850
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
176242
window
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2041
Media Image Width
1469
Media ID
176243
brass plate
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1456
Media Image Width
2065